Faith Before the Camera
I always pray before I start a film. It gives me clarity and purpose.
Denzel Washington
American actor and director, twice Academy Award winner, known for his role in 'Training Day' and many other films.
All moments: Denzel Washington
- Dream Eternally, Live Today — Denzel Washington
Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.
- Character Over Possessions — Denzel Washington
At the end of the day it's not about what you have, it's about who you are.
- No Shortcuts to Worthy Destinations — Denzel Washington
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
- Purpose: The Object of Striving — Denzel Washington
Purpose is the object toward which one strives. Without it you're lost.
- Comfort Threatens Progress — Denzel Washington
Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.
- Failure as a Sign of Effort — Denzel Washington
If you don't fail, you're not even trying.
Related moments
- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.
- A Song Is Blood — Paul McCartney
A melody comes to me like someone is singing it to me. It's magic.
- Faith Moves Mountains — John Legend
Faith, hope and love are the three pillars of my life